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Having problems with your 2001 Audi A4 ?

I have a 2001 Audi A4. When I bought the car from the dealer used, my radio was in safe mode. The battery died while they were detailing the car. The radio is on and the words "SAFE" are on the screen. I followed the instructions in my manual and nothing happened. When I hold the "RBS" button and "P.SCAN" at the same time the word "SAFE" is still there. I can't get the "1000" to appear on the display. not sure if the dealership entered the wrong code and the radio locked up. I thought I read s

Posted / edited by AnonymousUser on : 11-12-2017

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IMPORTANT NOTE: You must have the security anti-theft code for yours Audi radio from the car manufacturer! The sequence of programming is:1. Push simultaneous "SCAN" and "RDS" keys until on the screen will appear "1000" displayed.2. Release keys. No more push on "SCAN" and "RDS" keys because otherwise number "1000" will be considered as first safe code attempt.3. By the #1 key you will set up the first safe code digit.4. By the #2 key you will set up the second safe code digit. 5. By the #3 key you will set up the third safe code digit. 6. By the #4 key you will set up the four-th safe code digit.7. Then push again simultaneous "SCAN" and "RDS" keys for confirm this safe code. On the screen will be displayed "SAFE" notice. Release keys! For few seconds a radio frequence will be displayed. The radio is now ready for use!